Two new species of Plateros Bourgeois, 1879 (Coleoptera: Lycidae) from Xizang, China

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Authors: CHENG-TAO WANG, Chen Fang, Yutao Yang, Haoyu Liu
DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5786.1.23
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Abstract

Two new species of Plateros Bourgeois, 1879 are discovered from Xizang, China, and described as P. medogensis sp. nov. and P. yini sp. nov. The description is supported by illustrations of the habitus and male genitalia. The female of P. busynskyi (Bocáková, 1997) is recorded for the first time. A key to the species of Plateros from Xizang is provided.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Coleoptera Taxonomy and Distribution Coleoptera: Cerambycidae studies Forest Ecology and Biodiversity Studies

Publication details

Journal / source
Zootaxa
Publisher
Magnolia Press
Volume
5786
Issue
1
Pages
250–255
Publication date
31 March 2026
Language
EN